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enSecurity & Counter Terror Expohttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/specialist-it-premises/security-counter-terror-expo
<div class="field field-name-field-industry field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Specialist IT premises</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-project-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://whiston-solutions.com/sites/default/files/styles/slideshowlarge/public/Security%20expo%20picture%202018%20-%20final.jpg?itok=aHameIi8" width="780" height="500" alt="Cyber Threat Intelligence" title="Cyber Threat Intelligence" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-test-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2 class="Specialist IT premises">Best Practice</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-location-client-custom field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">2018 London, Security &amp; Counter Terror Expo</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-brief field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Challenge:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Cyber - Threat - Intelligence,
In the rapidly evolving world of digital transformation and instant global connection, there is an equally huge issue of protecting assets through this cyber infrastructure.
This threat manifests itself via security weaknesses within connected devices (IoT), systems and human interactions.
This has been brought to the public&#039;s attention through recent headline media reports.
Everyone is potentially affected: world economies, governments, large organisations, SMEs, and individuals.
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-solution field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Solution:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">
We attended the Security Counter Terror Expo at Olympia, London. Michael Sentonas - VP of Technical Strategy at CrowdStrike gave a presentation on global trends in cyber attacks.
Real world research compiled during 2017:
- Typical dwell time = 86 days (from network attack to being discovered)
- Lateral movement speed = 1 hour and 58 minutes (how quickly after initial network penetration attacker moves onto other systems laterally)
- Anti-Virus effectiveness = 39% of all detections in 2017 where malicious software went undetected by traditional anti-virus.
Top 5 take-aways from Michael were:
1) Know your adversary
2) Push for maximum visibility
3) Reaction speed is essential
4) Employees are the front line of defence
5) Results orientated metrics
Every company should be working towards:
- Time to detection = 1 minute
- Time to investigation = 10 minutes
- Time to remediation = 1 hour
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-outcome field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Result:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">- Every company should carry out their own robust risk assessments of all connected equipment, systems and personnel. Undertake regular breach simulations.
- The larger the organisation, the greater probability of a security breach just by the sheer number of connected devices and people using their systems.
- Remember It only takes one device not to be updated or patched to cause a breach on the system.</div></div></div>Sat, 10 Mar 2018 21:49:28 +0000paulpw130 at http://whiston-solutions.comhttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/specialist-it-premises/security-counter-terror-expo#commentsThe Ten Commandments for Cyber Resilience http://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/specialist-it-premises/ten-commandments-cyber-resilience
<div class="field field-name-field-industry field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Specialist IT premises</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-project-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://whiston-solutions.com/sites/default/files/styles/slideshowlarge/public/door-green-closed-lock-1220x600.png?itok=3J7paCqJ" width="780" height="500" alt="The Ten Commandments for Cyber Resilience" title="The Ten Commandments for Cyber Resilience" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-test-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2 class="Specialist IT premises">Best Practice</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-location-client-custom field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">2018 Global, The Ten Commandments for Cyber Resilience </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-brief field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Challenge:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">At the Digital Leaders round-table salon we discussed the importance of Cyber Resilience, attracting a wide range of participants representing Government, public, private, academic and charity sectors. Digital Leaders SE was privileged to gain insights from Garry Bernstein – ABS Exchange Limited who has advised corporations and governments across the globe on cyber resilience.
Coincidently the day of the salon GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) was ratified by the European Parliament – which places the onerous obligations on every business to communicate breach details with customers and other effected parties within 72 hours of detection – or face hefty fines.
Garry started by explaining that it is easier than ever to start a business, connect and trade with customers and build a brand and reputation at breakneck speed, these advances are accompanied by some new responsibilities: Managing Cyber risk and Ensuring Effective Cyber Resilience is just one but still eludes most business leaders.
Why is Cyber risk not joining other operational risks on the register at most firms?
The internet was built for connectivity and speed – security and protection however have arrived very much as an afterthought.
For criminals, rogue governments and mischievous actors, the App economy has become the ‘promised land’ of low risk and high rewards – offering borderless reach, assured anonymity and access to a community of defenceless victims who are ill equipped to fight back.
This issue is going to increase with the advent of the intelligent environment and the Internet of Things (IoT) that will even more easily connect us to everything we need – as well as everything we need to fear.
Garry then stated that a UK Government survey in 2015 estimated that 90% of large corporations and 74% of SMEs suffered a breach. With the average cost of a breach estimated at £1.4M – £3.1M for a large businesses and £75K – £300K for small businesses.
Cyber Resilience basically means shortening the gap between a realisation of a breach and fixing it – on average it takes businesses 200+ days to detect a breach – and over 3 Months to remediate! </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-solution field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Solution:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Follow this Link for the 10 commandments:
https://digileaders.com/ten-commandments-cyber-resilience/
</div></div></div>Sat, 10 Mar 2018 20:18:59 +0000paulpw128 at http://whiston-solutions.comhttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/specialist-it-premises/ten-commandments-cyber-resilience#commentsIndependent Product Evaluation – from Theory to Practicalhttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/supporting-investors-developers/independent-product-evaluation-%E2%80%93-theory-practical
<div class="field field-name-field-industry field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Supporting Investors &amp; Developers</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-project-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://whiston-solutions.com/sites/default/files/styles/slideshowlarge/public/234_WS_CS_img_jan-feb16.jpg?itok=NBA7ym5k" width="780" height="500" alt="Independent Product Evaluation" title="Independent Product Evaluation" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-test-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2 class="Supporting Investors &amp; Developers">Tech Development Company</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-location-client-custom field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">2017, Independent Product Evaluation – from Theory to Practical</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-brief field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Challenge:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">A consortium approached Whiston Solutions regarding a new project. The client was looking for practical advice for a product that had the potential to simplify inter-communication between building systems. The product was successful at a theoretical level, and the prototype was built and tested in laboratory. The tests showed potential for the product in the laboratory environment, but for it to be successful in the ‘real world’ scenario, it had to evolve and become more viable in the global marketplace.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-solution field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Solution:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Whiston Solution inspected the product and provided independent advice on the best way to develop and evaluate a practical assessment. To check the global viability of the product, we had to test it under a number of scenarios that are mentioned below.
• We carried out trials on the technical robustness by checking its chances of component failure and its ability to be future proof.
• The product was experimented for user friendliness by measuring the level of difficulty and the result output for an average person.
• We checked it for open protocol communications/compatibility as different building systems might have different communication platforms.
• The product was also tried out for ease of installation and retrofit.
• Along with the above processes, we also tested for serviceable components and upgrades
We also gathered a cross-sector operations team to help carry out the evaluation. The evaluation was run on a number of sites for a period of two months. After the product testing, we carried out an assessment of its maintenance and replacement strategy.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-outcome field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Result:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">We presented our evaluation and conclusion to the consortium. Our reports included several modification suggestions for the physical component kit to make it more user friendly. The modifications included larger screen displays and simpler and more relevant menus. Our tests revealed that while the prototype technology used was leading edge, it was not robust enough for site conditions. The market package would have to include servicing of the system, leading to training complications. The product did have good future proofing and hot swap facilities.
The consortium took our feedback on-board and are currently proceeding with a second prototype.</div></div></div>Fri, 10 Jun 2016 08:29:06 +0000Sasha121 at http://whiston-solutions.comhttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/supporting-investors-developers/independent-product-evaluation-%E2%80%93-theory-practical#commentsSaving Energy Consumption Through Integrated Systemshttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/specialist-it-premises/saving-energy-consumption-through-integrated-systems
<div class="field field-name-field-industry field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Specialist IT premises</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-project-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://whiston-solutions.com/sites/default/files/styles/slideshowlarge/public/204_WS_cs_img_nov-dec15.jpg?itok=o68vhEVL" width="780" height="500" alt="Saving Energy Consumption Through Integrated Systems For a Large Commercial Office" title="Saving Energy Consumption Through Integrated Systems For a Large Commercial Office" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-test-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2 class="Specialist IT premises">Large commercial office</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-location-client-custom field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">2017, Saving Energy Consumption Through Integrated Systems</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-brief field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Challenge:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">A corporate owner / occupier, required our specialist services, as their fully occupied building was approaching its 15 year lifecycle refresh. They wanted their building to operate with greater energy efficiency and be sustainable. The present installations included the usual lighting, electrical power systems and air conditioning. All these services were individually operated and had become ineffective, unserviceable and the control technologies were outdated. As the building was fully occupied, any changes had to be programmed and implemented in such a way to cause minimal business disruption.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-solution field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Solution:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">The team at Whiston Solutions began by inspecting the control systems of the existing building and verifying the record drawings. After reviewing the current system, we came up with a plan covering the upgrade and integration of building control systems using the latest available technologies. This integration process had to be carried out in a strict phased order so not to affect the 24/7 building operations.
We proposed data collecting room occupancy sensors and were able to improve the energy efficiency for lighting and air conditioning. Our team utilised the data and with the help of additional monitoring devices, we programmed the system to switch off the lights and ramp down the air conditioning of unoccupied areas. We also assisted the client in the selection of the new equipment, such as efficient air handling plants, magnetic bearing chillers, LED luminaries, and integrated digital recording meter switch boards. Our team installed intelligent monitoring systems at key and strategic locations throughout the building which would feed live data back into the new building control system. With this integrated system, the power usage is controlled and centralised, thus increasing on-floor energy efficiency. All our processes were executed outside the normal office hours to make sure that the clients business was not affected.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-outcome field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Result:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">By overviewing the various lifecycle projects as a whole, we were able to utilise our cross-cluster expertise and provide valuable input and recommendations for a fully integrated and coordinated building control system upgrade. We met our client’s requirements to provide greater energy efficiency and future proofed the new equipment in order to be sustainable for the next generation of technology. </div></div></div>Wed, 17 Feb 2016 11:54:54 +0000Sasha117 at http://whiston-solutions.comhttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/specialist-it-premises/saving-energy-consumption-through-integrated-systems#commentsWorking independently and Helping the Main Contractor with a Design and Build Projecthttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/main-contractor-support/working-independently-and-helping-main-contractor-design-and
<div class="field field-name-field-industry field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Main Contractor support</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-project-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://whiston-solutions.com/sites/default/files/styles/slideshowlarge/public/204_WS_CS_img_sep-oct15.jpg?itok=QiXV0eOa" width="780" height="500" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-test-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2 class="Main Contractor support">Main Contractor</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-location-client-custom field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">London, 2016, Working independently and Helping the Main Contractor with a Design and Build Project</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-brief field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Challenge:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Our client was a main contractor who was looking for assistance during a design and build project on an urban brown field site. This was a multimillion pound project and they were responsible for civil constructions, building shell and core, and the subsequent fit out. There were over 20 subcontractors involved in this project.
The company was looking for an independent review team that could verify the technical aspects of the project and ensure that all necessary standards were being met by their subcontractors.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-solution field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Solution:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">The client contacted Whiston Solutions detailing their requirements. We built a bespoke team that covered several project aspects for them, including the technical elements, main construction and building services, and economic and corporate infrastructure. We made sure that everything was installed exactly as mentioned in the specification. Although our team worked independently, we were involved in the project from the concept stage through the construction and commission, and finally to the handover phase.
We kept a close watch on the project since its inception and were able to provide sound advice regarding various coordination aspects, keeping the end-user vision in mind.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-outcome field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Result:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">We used our technical expertise and years of experience to help the main contractor maintain the required standards and fulfil their obligations towards the project. While we provided high quality results at the core, our services also proved to be financially beneficial for the client as we were able to bridge the gap between various subcontractors using our cross-clustering experience and the ability to span diverse roles.
We provided additional cross-clustering experience to the project team and helped in the swift delivery of the project. The main contractor was also able to maintain high standards throughout the delivery process. With our ‘clerk of works’ role, we were able to bring value and consistency to this project and quickly identify the typical costly mistakes.
The project was challenging but fun and the Whiston Solutions team enjoyed working on it. We look forward to working with our client again.</div></div></div>Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:11:38 +0000Sasha113 at http://whiston-solutions.comhttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/main-contractor-support/working-independently-and-helping-main-contractor-design-and#commentsProviding a One-Stop-Shop Expertise Servicehttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/supporting-investors-developers/providing-one-stop-shop-expertise-service
<div class="field field-name-field-industry field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Supporting Investors &amp; Developers</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-project-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://whiston-solutions.com/sites/default/files/styles/slideshowlarge/public/204_WS_cs-investOSS_img_j-a.jpg?itok=M8KWfRIt" width="780" height="500" alt="Providing a One-Stop-Shop Expertise Service" title="Providing a One-Stop-Shop Expertise Service" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-test-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2 class="Supporting Investors &amp; Developers">International Venture Capitalist firm</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-location-client-custom field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">London, 2016, Providing a One-Stop-Shop Expertise Service</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-brief field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Challenge:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">An international venture capitalist firm was looking to invest in the right commercial property project within London. They wanted a new build commercial property located no more than 15 km from Central London.
Although London is a safe haven for venture capitalist firms, it is important to find the right location in the heart of the city for a business to flourish. Before investing in property, our client had make sure that they will generate enough revenue from the project.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-solution field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Solution:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Whiston Solutions provided expert London knowledge consulting advisory services to the VC. We utilised our contacts in the London property market to find the perfect place to satisfy the client’s criteria and requirements. We also created a bespoke team to work alongside the VC to offer them guidance and provide the necessary research. With our findings, the venture capitalist firm gained confidence in their investment.
We also provided them a one-stop-shop service that catered to all their needs, including the due diligence, design, research, and planning aspects. We even took care of getting the project through the local authorities. All these elements of expertise were covered by our high performance teams that were formed according to the VC’s needs.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-outcome field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Result:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Our process allowed the VC to make an initial assessment of their ROI and hence move forward with confidence. Their aggressive deadline was met and the deal was secured quickly. With our one-stop-shop approach, we managed all processes for the VC and they had a single point of contact, thus removing communication barriers and misunderstandings which saved their time as the different processes gained speed and momentum.</div></div></div>Mon, 07 Sep 2015 09:54:20 +0000Sasha106 at http://whiston-solutions.comhttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/supporting-investors-developers/providing-one-stop-shop-expertise-service#commentsDisused high street bank transformed into collaborative hubhttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/specialist-it-premises/disused-high-street-bank-transformed-collaborative-hub
<div class="field field-name-field-industry field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Specialist IT premises</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-project-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://whiston-solutions.com/sites/default/files/styles/slideshowlarge/public/204_WS_cs-bank-hub_img.jpg?itok=sGKsi2Eb" width="780" height="500" alt="Collaborative Hub" title="Collaborative Hub" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-test-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2 class="Specialist IT premises">Collaborative Hub</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-location-client-custom field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">London, 2015, Disused high street bank transformed into collaborative hub</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-brief field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Challenge:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">The disused high street bank contained a huge open space inside and was located in an easily accessible prime footfall area. The new owners wanted a flexible workspace that could provide multiple functions. This needed the latest technology, and the focus was on providing adaptability so that the building could be utilised for several purposes. The open space needed to be converted and intelligently subdivided to maximise the use of all the areas. This would then provide a collaborative environment and thus reflect today’s modern ways of working.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-solution field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Solution:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Whiston Solutions designed and delivered a turnkey solution consisting of a minimalist fit-out, without any false ceiling or false floor, to reflect an industrial warehouse feel. We installed flexible mounted acoustic partitioning that could easily be shifted and reconfigured to suit the clients changing space requirements.
By using our delivery, value, core, and management services, we created a functional new ‘look and feel’ for the work area. Our team combined formal and trendy furniture styles, and created various ‘themed zones’ mixing bench desking with soft seating. Our team also installed various pop-up decorations to give the space unique character. We installed cable basket to the soffit, which distributed all the power and data throughout the space. Installing high speed Wi-Fi connectivity was an absolute priority to make this space work, crucially the system was designed to be ‘open protocol’ and easily expandable, therefore incorporating an element of future proofing. We also provided within the fitout fresh air ventilation and all statutory fire detection and suppression equipment.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-outcome field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Result:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">While the old banking space was previously left in an empty disused state, the new converted floorplan was designed to be flexible for the future and provided ample working space for up to 80 people. It also provided a central collaborative hub for people to ‘hang out’ within its cool interior décor. With the essential requirement of high speed Wi-Fi connectivity, our client could offer a quality BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) service to its customers.
Collaborative hubs are the office of the future – they combine the latest technology and contemporary décor to create a lively but relaxed and a socially engaging environment. The new space was no longer boring. It facilitates a flexible working environment with minimum fit-out but providing maximum user experience.</div></div></div>Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:34:56 +0000Sasha103 at http://whiston-solutions.comhttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/specialist-it-premises/disused-high-street-bank-transformed-collaborative-hub#commentsEnergy Savinghttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/banking-financial-premises/energy-saving
<div class="field field-name-field-industry field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Banking and Financial premises</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-project-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://whiston-solutions.com/sites/default/files/styles/slideshowlarge/public/204_WS_cs-lighting_mar-apr_img.jpg?itok=uE2dOd2k" width="780" height="500" alt="Energy Saving for a Leading Bank in London" title="Energy Saving for a Leading Bank in London" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-test-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2 class="Banking and Financial premises">Leading Bank in London</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-location-client-custom field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">London, 2015, Energy Saving</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-brief field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Challenge:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">A London based bank set the challenge to reduce their high power consumption. Whiston Solutions undertook the project with the aim of lowering the energy consumption over a period of 10 years. The project had to be carried out within the occupied premises with minimum impact to the end users. It was decided the first phase of the project would be achieved through replacing the existing lighting.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-solution field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Solution:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Whiston Solutions identified that the existing fluorescent lamps and lighting control in the bank premises were a major reason of higher energy consumption, as they are operating beyond business hours. The agreed solution was that the entire office lighting would be changed and replaced with the much more efficient and proven LED technology. Apart from that, installing LED downlighters in circulation spaces and back of house areas would provide additional consumption savings. With proper lighting control, the system would be used only during the bank department hours, so that it could be automatically turned off during non-working hours. It required a complete understanding of the timings of different departments and close communication with different stakeholders. This enabled Whiston Solutions to come up with a bespoke rolling programme that minimised disruption.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-outcome field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Result:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">As the refit installation progressed, the bank realised the immediate benefit by measured energy savings. The payback period of the capital costs against the new operational costs was minimal. After the successful completion of this phase of the project, Whiston Solutions are now working with the bank to discover their next phases of energy saving opportunities.</div></div></div>Fri, 01 May 2015 14:32:40 +0000Sasha99 at http://whiston-solutions.comhttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/banking-financial-premises/energy-saving#commentsIndependent Quality Control for Main Contractorhttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/main-contractor-support/independent-quality-control-main-contractor
<div class="field field-name-field-industry field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Main Contractor support</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-project-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://whiston-solutions.com/sites/default/files/styles/slideshowlarge/public/204_WS_case-study_img_jan-feb.jpg?itok=VwO4vWIS" width="780" height="500" alt="Independent Quality Control for Main Contractor" title="Independent Quality Control for Main Contractor" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-test-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2 class="Main Contractor support">FTSE 100 Hi-Tech Commercial</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-location-client-custom field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">London, 2015, Independent Quality Control for Main Contractor</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-brief field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Challenge:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">The client assigned the design and build work of a new project to the main contractor. The client mandated certain specifications that included high-end technical criteria. The project required the use of latest technologies within the building. However, the main contractor lacked this cutting-edge specialist knowledge to execute the project. Due to their insufficient experience in the technical field, there were certain difficulties that posed a challenge to the project.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-solution field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Solution:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Whiston Solutions provided the initial input and coordination, covering the best practices of M&amp;E and IT integrated systems. We also helped the contractor with selection, construction, and commissioning phases to meet their specifications. With our technical know-how, we were able to fulfil the client’s stringent requirements. Our team integrated with the main contractor’s team at the beginning of the project to provide higher benefit to the process. Since our processes started early, we were able to offer more value.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-outcome field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Result:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">With the integration of the two teams, the project had access to more resources, which provided greater value for money by cutting back on time and saving the finances that were spent on the project. The main contractor realised that with the help of specialist external expertise, they can deliver a better result that would suit the strict requirements of the client.</div></div></div>Mon, 23 Mar 2015 11:29:54 +0000Sasha94 at http://whiston-solutions.comhttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/main-contractor-support/independent-quality-control-main-contractor#commentsUtilising technology to improve efficiencies within occupied premiseshttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/specialist-it-premises/utilising-technology-improve-efficiencies-within-occupied-premises
<div class="field field-name-field-industry field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Specialist IT premises</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-project-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://whiston-solutions.com/sites/default/files/styles/slideshowlarge/public/204_WS_case-study_img_dec-jan.jpg?itok=2ckTll1F" width="780" height="500" alt="Utilising technology to improve efficiencies within occupied premises" title="Utilising technology to improve efficiencies within occupied premises" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-test-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2 class="Specialist IT premises">Tech innovation company</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-location-client-custom field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">2015, Utilising technology to improve efficiencies within occupied premises</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-brief field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Challenge:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">With rising concerns over eco-friendliness, there is a need to have energy efficient buildings that can also save on power bills. This, however, becomes difficult with buildings that are already being used.
The ten year old corporate premises were heavily occupied, which made energy optimisation a difficult task. The lighting and air conditioning systems needed to both be controlled in a way such that the systems worked according to the capacity of occupancy. If a certain area was occupied by less people, the lighting and air conditioning should be used less.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-solution field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Solution:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Whiston Solutions provided assistance for the development of an integrated software package that would intelligently use the occupational database of the building. This will enhance the existing building management system for optimal energy usage. With this solution, the system will only operate as much as the occupancy.
The lighting and climate control mechanism will reduce or shut off in the areas where it is not required, saving energy and thus money.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-outcome field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Result:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">The software system that was developed with our collaboration helped the building operator to save on their power bills by adopting eco-friendly ways. We provided advice, expertise, and knowledge to understand what was required. The solution was about 75% building-specific and 25% customisable to be able to provide similar solutions to other buildings.</div></div></div>Fri, 20 Feb 2015 09:19:39 +0000Sasha91 at http://whiston-solutions.comhttp://whiston-solutions.com/case-study/specialist-it-premises/utilising-technology-improve-efficiencies-within-occupied-premises#comments